My name is Dmitry Ivanov, but I go by Mytia.
I’m a wandering, self-taught artist. My work reflects the reality that surrounds me—sometimes through naive realism, other times through intuitive abstraction. I mostly paint with oils and work with ceramics, always chasing the feeling of a moment, like a still frame from a lived life. I don't tie myself to fixed ideas or rigid concepts, choosing instead to follow visual instincts.
I never studied art formally. My path has been shaped by exploration, experimentation, and change. I’m not afraid to shift directions, try something new, or leave a style behind. I don't aim to preserve any single image of myself as an artist—because I believe creative evolution is part of the journey.
I was born in 1991. Studied diplomacy. Got married. Studied management. Got divorced. Never used those degrees. Instead, I became an artist.
I’ve lived in India, the USA, and many cities across Russia. I’ve worked as a kindergarten teacher, English tutor, bartender, porter—always observing, always learning. Now I’m based in Belgrade, where I continue to paint, sculpt, and teach English to make a living. I sell original artworks, ceramics, and prints.
I love reading, music, and craft beer.
If you'd like to buy a piece or commission something custom—just drop me a line.
Thanks.